Confusing ANACS holder - Is this a problem free coin designation, or not?
coin22lover
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Typically when a coin has a problem, they're labeled as "VF20 details" but this one lacks that plus further confounding is the language "obv. planchet scratch" (as opposed to what other type of scratch?) Does this indicate a problem free coin in the sense that PCGS would grade it because the damage was caused at the mint or is this just a good old fashioned post minting damage?
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I can see why you would hesitate though.
Do collectors still use the new ANACS?
peacockcoins
<< <i>Do collectors still use the new ANACS? >>
Dunno. The old white ANACS holders are my all time fav. though.
<< <i>I would say this is mint damage. The planchet had a scratch before the coin was struck, so I would say that it is not a details coin. >>
ANACS confusing insert aside, I don't think this one had a pre-struck planchet scratch but rather a scratch damaging the coin after it was struck.
(And yes, I too love the older small white ANACS coins.)
peacockcoins
<< <i>Do collectors still use the new ANACS? >>
Collectors that want Variety attributions do since ANACS will recognize that which PCGS and NGC refuse to.
PCGS has absolutely no interest in attibuting or slabbing my Prototype IKE.
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